Depression and Quality of Life in Older Persons: A Review

201514,093 citationsReview

Authors

Heidi Sivertsen · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Guro Hanevold Bjørkløf · National Institute on Aging

Knut Engedal · National Institute on Aging

Anne-Sofie Helvik · Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Abstract

These data suggest that the WHOQOL-BREF provides a valid and reliable alternative to the assessment of domain profiles using the WHOQOL-100. It is envisaged that the WHOQOL-BREF will be most useful in studies that require a brief assessment of quality of life, for example, in large epidemiological studies and clinical trials where quality of life is of interest. In addition, the WHOQOL-BREF may be of use to health professionals in the assessment and evaluation of treatment efficacy.

Topics & Keywords

Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes Health disparities and outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders

Volume 40, Issue 5-6, pp. 311-339

DOI: 10.1159/000437299

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